What's In Your First-Aid Kit?
Some Recommended Supplies Include: *
Medications
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Acetaminophen
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Antacid
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Antibiotic ointment
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Antidiarrheal medicine
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Antihistamine
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Aspirin
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Antiseptic ointment
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Calamine lotion
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Decongestant
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Hydrocortisone cream
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Ibuprofen
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Sugar or glucose solution
Bandages
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Adhesive tape
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Butterfly bandages
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Elastic bandages
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Hypoallergenic tape
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Sling (triangular-shaped cloth)
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Sterile cotton balls
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Sterile eye patches
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Sterile gauze pads (4" x 4")
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Stretchable gauze roll
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Waterproof tape
If You Have Special Medical Needs
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Allergy kit with medicines to be used by people allergic to insect stings or certain foods.
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Extra medical supplies when you go on an outing or trip
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Medic Alert bracelet or necklace to be worn at all times. Applications are available in most pharmacies.
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Prescription medicines (stored properly and non-expired)
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Special equipment, supplies, or syringes
Miscellaneous Supplies
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Alcohol (rubbing 70%)
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Alcohol wipes
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Chemical ice packs
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Chemical hot packs
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Cotton swabs
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CPR facemask
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Disposable gloves
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First-aid book
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Insect sting swabs
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Measuring spoons
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Safety pins
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Soap
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Tissues
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Tongue depressors
Instruments
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Bulb syringe
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Scissors
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Oral thermometer
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Tweezers
Items For Your Car
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Large blanket
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Gallon of water
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Flashlight and extra batteries
Substitutes When You're In a Pinch
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Disposable or cloth diapers for compresses, bandages, or padding for splints
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Dish towels for bandages or slings
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Umbrella, rolled magazine/newspaper to make splints
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